Sub Woofer

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maximus
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Sub Woofer

Postby maximus » Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:48 pm

Can anybody confirm if the wiring exist in the boot to install a subwoofer on the rear parcel shelf?

Nik
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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby Nik » Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:25 pm

I believe the wiring loom for the bass speaker is in place :wink: but if I remember correctly it's driven by the Premium Sound Amplifier , also if I remember correctly the speaker grill is a dummy without any perforations but you can readily swap it over for one that has , try Eurojag or Jagslag for a good secondhand example ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik
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maximus
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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby maximus » Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:28 pm

The plan is to install a amp in the boot and a sub woofer on the parcel shelf. If anybody has done this before I would appreciate any info.

Thanks

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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby Nik » Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:33 pm

Think you will find that the radio / cassette head needs removing and a switch at the rear of it switching to suit premium sound , I'd highly recommend you speak to Kevin at DesignXKR for further advice , he's done the job before and is a mine of helpful information , tell him Nik recommended you , he is a member I believe ,

Hope this helps ,

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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby maximus » Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:47 pm

Thanks everybody for the info.

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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby eugos » Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:51 am

Maximus

Did you get an answer or solution to your query?

I too am interested in following the sub woofer route.

Thanks

Eugene

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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby maximus » Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:45 pm

I spoke to Kevin at Design XR and he reckons that to install a sub woofer you need to change the loom. I have bought an amplifier and sub which I intend to fit over the holiday. The amp should fit above the cd player.

I will keep you informed.

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Re: Sub Woofer

Postby maximus » Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:54 pm

I have just finished installing an IN Phase 601 amp and a Pioneer 8" shallow woofer. The amp fits perfectly on top of the existing cd player using velcro to secure as this also provides an air gap. I used mdf to mount the woofer and then secured the mdf to the parcel shelf using the existing holes.

I cut a couple of slits in the boot liner above the cd player to allow adjustments to be made and room for the input leads. What a difference it makes


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